What Happened on July 2, 1947

Historical Events

  • Military coup discovered in France

Famous Birthdays

  • Elizabeth Anionwu, English-Nigerian nurse and lecturer (pioneer in sickle cell treatment), born in Birmingham, England
  • Ervin Hall, 100m hurdler (Olympic silver 1968), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Larry David (76 years old)

American actor, comedian and screenwriter (Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm), born in Brooklyn, New York

  • Luci Baines Johnson Nugent Turpin, daughter of President LBJ

About July 2, 1947

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 9 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer